Vortex - Paperback

Vortex by Robert Charles Wilson

Vortex tells the story of Turk Findley, the protagonist introduced in Axis, who is transported ten thousand years into the future by the mysterious entities called "the Hypotheticals." In this future humanity exists on a chain of planets connected by Hypothetical gateways; but Earth itself is a dying world, effectively quarantined.

Turk and his young friend Isaac Dvali are taken up by a community of fanatics who use them to enable a passage to the dying Earth, where they believe a prophecy of human/Hypothetical contact will be fulfilled. The prophecy is only partly true, however, and Turk must unravel the truth about the nature and purpose of the Hypotheticals before they carry him on a journey through warped time to the end of the universe itself.

Vortex is a thrilling and complex science fiction novel from Hugo Award-winning author Robert Charles Wilson, continuing the story from the acclaimed Spin series. This paperback edition features Wilson's signature blend of hard science fiction concepts with compelling character-driven narratives.

About Robert Charles Wilson

Born in California, Robert Charles Wilson grew up in Canada. He is the author of many acclaimed SF novels including Darwinia, Blind Lake, Julian Comstock, and the Hugo Award-winning Spin. His work combines rigorous scientific speculation with deeply human stories, making complex concepts accessible to readers.

Key Features

• Third book in the critically acclaimed Spin series
• Hugo Award-winning author Robert Charles Wilson
• Hard science fiction exploring time travel and alien contact
• Published by Tor Books in February 2012
• Paperback format for easy reading
• Features protagonist Turk Findley from Axis